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The mystery of which song features THAT guitar solo in the new Stranger Things has been solved

By Paul Brannigan published 1 July 22

If you were wondering what song Eddie Munson is shredding in Stranger Things, well, we have the answer: "It's an inspired choice" actor Joseph Quinn tells us

This pro-shot footage of Metallica playing Metal Militia last month proves they can still nail the classics

By Merlin Alderslade published 1 July 22

Metallica busted out one of their oldest songs at a Netherlands show in June - and they smashed it

The Metallica vs Megadeth feud is reignited on TikTok as 'Kirk Hammett' takes on 'Marty Friedman' in epic guitar battle

By Liz Scarlett published 29 June 22

Kyle Norris, the internet hero we've clearly been missing, dresses up as iconic rockstars and challenges himself to guitar battles: watch 'Kirk Hammett' and 'Marty Friedman' now

Someone has reimagined a ton of metal classics in major key and the results will warm your heart

By Joe Daly published 29 June 22

Happy Metal is a brilliant experiment that will have you hearing Metallica, Maiden and Megadeth like never before

Metallica cancel show due to Covid

By Merlin Alderslade published 29 June 22

Metallica have been forced to cancel an imminent show in Switzerland due to a member of the camp contracting Covid

Metallica's St Anger cover with an added pair of scissors

A fan has trimmed the fat from Metallica's St. Anger and it sounds all the better for it

By Simon Young published 28 June 22

This thoughtful fan-edit will save you 23 minutes compared to the band's original, divisive 2003 studio release

Someone's messed around with a Pantera classic and the results will hurt your mind

By Simon Young published 24 June 22

It's a version of Mouth for War, but not as we know it

Scott Ian: "Nobody thought Metallica would be bigger than Iron Maiden"

By Rich Hobson published 24 June 22

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian talks friendship with Metallica, getting arrested with Cliff Burton and playing with the Big Four

These are the 11 greatest Glastonbury Festival sets ever

By Stephen Hill published 24 June 22

As Glastonbury returns to Worthy Farm, we present our definitive list of the legendary festival's greatest ever performances

Metallica donate €130,000 to the victims of Germany's 2021 flood disaster

By Jonathan Selzer published 24 June 22

Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation comes to the aid of of the victims from western Germany's catastrophic 2021 floods

10 alternative artists you won't want to miss at Glastonbury 2022

By Merlin Alderslade published 21 June 22

From Bob Vylan to Skunk Anansie, there are plenty of artists bringing heavier music to Glasto this year

Serial killer Richard Ramirez was pissed off that he missed Metallica playing San Quentin Prison, as he was on death row

By Paul Brannigan published 18 June 22

Metallica's Kirk Hammett reveals that serial killer Richard Ramirez was a fan of his band, and was furious that he missed out on seeing Metallica play San Quentin State Prison

Kirk Hammett is afraid to listen to Lulu again, but not for the usual reason

By Martin Kielty published 18 June 22

Metallica guitarist has emotional memories of making controversial album with Lou Reed

Metallica kicked off their European tour with a monster of a setlist

By Merlin Alderslade published 16 June 22

From dropping Enter Sandman just three songs in to unwrapping rarities from Ride The Lightning, Load and even St Anger, this was something special

Ever dream of jamming with Metallica? Because we have some good news

By Liz Scarlett published 14 June 22

Metallica have partnered with music education company Yousician to create a new course taught by James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett

Bullet For My Valentine don’t mind if it takes 20 years to become the next Metallica

By Martin Kielty published 11 June 22

Matt Tuck says it’s “in the cards” that Bullet For My Valentine will be the next Metallica - and he’s happy to wait

Metallica mistakes make life easier for James Hetfield’s son

By Martin Kielty published 11 June 22

James Hetfield’s son Castor Hetfield is able to “pre-learn” from Metallica’s “tour horror stories”

Jason Newsted: "The way that I played and lived my life finally took its toll"

By Stephen Hill published 10 June 22

Metallica legend Jason Newsted on thrash history, jamming with Exodus and Machine Head and ageing gracefully

James Hetfield on stage earlier this year, plus the lucky young fan who played with Metallica in 2019

Watch the time Metallica replaced Lars Ulrich with a 13 year old

By Matt Mills published 6 June 22

Metallica swapped drummer Lars Ulrich for a young fan at one memorable and decidedly wholesome 2019 show

John Carpenter portrait with lots of shadow

John Carpenter on his love for 90s Metallica

By Metal Hammer published 3 June 22

Composer and filmmaker John Carpenter reveals that Load and Reload are among his favourite Metallica albums